A rhizotomy is a neurosurgical procedure that selectively destroys problematic nerve roots in the spinal cord, most often to relieve the symptoms of neuromuscular conditions such as spastic diplegia and other forms of spastic cerebral palsy.

In this surgery, the spasticity-causing nervesare isolated and then targeted and destroyed. The sensory nerve roots, where spasticity is located, are first separated from the motor ones, and the nerve fibres to be cut are then identified via electromyographic stimulation. The ones producing spasticity are then selectively lesioned with tiny electrical pulses.

EMG (Electromyography)

Electromyography (EMG) is a technique for evaluating and recording the electrical activity produced by skeletal muscles. EMG is performed using an instrument called an electromyograph, to produce a record called an electromyogram. An electromyograph detects the electrical potential generated by muscle cells when these cells are electrically or neurologically activated. The signals can be analyzed to detect medical abnormalities, activation level, or recruitment order or to analyze the biomechanics of human or animal movement.

Epidurals

An epidural is a simplified and all-inclusive term often used to refer to techniques such as epidural analgesia and epidural anaesthesia. The epidural route is frequently employed by certain physicians and nurse anaesthetists to administer diagnostic and therapeutic chemical substances, as well as certain analgesic and local anaesthetic agents.

Epidural techniques frequently involve injection of drugs through a catheter placed into the epidural space. The injection can result in a loss of sensation—including the sensation of pain—by blocking the transmission of signals through nerve fibers in or near the spinal cord.

Medial Branch Blocks

Medial branch nerves are small nerves that feed out from the facet joints in the spine and carry pain signals from the facet joints to the brain.
The medial branch block is often used as part of a 2-step diagnostic and treatment approach

SpinePain & Orthopedic Injury Center

Missing time from work, losing concentration on regular tasks and being able to enjoy time with family and friends are all symptoms sparked by degenerative or chronic disease. All are a detriment to a sound mind and body. The members of our SpinePain & Orthopedic Injury Center understand the pain associated with the medical conditions as well as medical dangers posed by certain treatments.

Our SpinePain & Orthopedic Injury Center team reviews each case, verifying which non-operative approach is the best route for each patient. Popular traditional treatments like Epidurals may be paired with totally new methods of treatment. The end goal is always relieving the acute pain and working toward clear management of ongoing pain levels.